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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn replied to the thread Airplane cleaning.
    I use this product. Especially wing wipe and Buddha belly. https://planeperfect.us/
  • uk_figs
    uk_figs replied to the thread WTB: Aera 660 bare wire cable.
    If you cannot find a 660 bare wire cable you can cut open the pre built cable that connects the GDL50 to the 660 and wire it up...
  • Freemasm
    Freemasm replied to the thread New Engine.
    @Walt One thing I did learn from JB at TCM, they used to release higher DP numbers but eventually capped them at 195HP. This despite...
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  • RVbySDI
    RVbySDI replied to the thread Fuel Tank Testing.
    Naivety? It really does not sound like you are naive at all. Considering your description of understanding that those not following...
  • fixnflyguy
    fixnflyguy replied to the thread Airplane cleaning.
    After every flight, (even when traveling) , a simple mist of water from small hand sprayer and a microfiber cloth for the "bug smash...
  • fixnflyguy
    fixnflyguy reacted to rv8ch's post in the thread Airplane cleaning with Like Like.
    When I fly with my buddies, they say "we can tell the difference between the builders and the buyers" - the builders typically clean the...
  • Richard Connell
    Richard Connell replied to the thread RV6A too slow!.
    My 2c. Seems like 2 separate questions we need to answer. 1. Is my ASI indicating correctly? 2. If so, am I slow? Why? Fairings etc…...
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  • R
    Reflex replied to the thread Airplane cleaning.
    I clean my aircraft off after every flight, for me, it's a way of helping to inspect for potential issues and it's a pride thing...
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    doubleh reacted to 2theskyy's post in the thread G4X: Connecting the Dots with Like Like.
    I’m still laughing. They’ll make it just slightly different so we’ll have to buy $12k worth of screens and another $5k of...
  • JeffPeters
    JeffPeters replied to the thread G4X: Connecting the Dots.
    If the supply chain did in fact dry up, they very well could be holding that last batch specifically for service inventory.
  • fixnflyguy
    fixnflyguy reacted to Alphalpha's post in the thread Fuel Tank Testing with Like Like.
    I remain naively puzzled by why folks won’t use a manometer. I have yardsticks and clear tubing in my hangar as well as tape. I do not...
  • eatonair
    eatonair replied to the thread SUREFLY SIM4P Failure.
    After takeoff it seemed like a very isolated misfire. Didn’t notice an immediate change in egt’s . I’m using the GRT EIS , so I had to...
  • Nuisance
    Nuisance replied to the thread RV-15 Aileron Observations.
    https://www.amazon.com/Relton-STICK-KUT-Sawing-Cutting-Lubricating/dp/B000LG8Q22/ref=sr_1_6?adgrpid=185736001919&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wWY4xQv...
  • eatonair
    eatonair reacted to Dugaru's post in the thread SUREFLY SIM4P Failure with Like Like.
    I’m developing a new appreciation for the lowly magneto.
  • eatonair
    eatonair replied to the thread SUREFLY SIM4P Failure.
    Well that remains to be seen. I’ll be sure to share my findings. But so far Matt seems to be fairly sympathetic.
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